Course Planning

Major in English with emphasis in Literary Studies - Planning

The course planning advice here is limited to completing this major which is just one piece of the overall Hendrix College degree requirements.  For a full description of degree requirements see the Catalog.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year

Any 200-level English/Literary Studies (ENGL below 297) or English Film and Media Studies (ENGF) course

 Literary Analysis (ENGL 297) is possible for early deciders in the spring semester, after successful completion of a 200-level ENGL/ENGF in the fall semester.

Sophomore

Literary Analysis (ENGL 297), if not taken in first year

1-2 300-level ENGL courses

Junior

3-4 ENGL courses at the 300-400 level, possibly including courses that fulfill the following requirements:

  • Literary Theory
  • One 400-level ENGL seminar
Senior

4-5 ENGL courses at the 300-400-level, including the following:

  • One 400-level ENGL/ENGF seminar (if not already completed)
  • Senior Thesis Seminar ENGL 497 (Spring)

Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year -
Sophomore

One 200-level ENGL/ENGF course

Literary Analysis (ENGL 297)

Possibly one 300-level ENGL course (after successful completion of a 200-level ENGL/ENGF course)

Junior

4 ENGL courses at the 300-400 level, possibly including courses that fulfill the following requirements:

  • Literary Theory
  • One 400-level ENGL seminar
Senior

4-5 ENGL courses at the 300-400 level, including the following:

  • One 400-level ENGL/ENGF seminar (if not already completed)
  • Senior Thesis Seminar ENGL 497 (Spring)

Planning Recommendations:

Three courses must focus on pre-1900 English-Literary Studies.

Travel abroad fits well with the junior year, but can occur at other times. Please consult with your English Department advisor.

Consider an internship in a field related to a potential career path in the junior or senior year.